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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Panama City to St Maarten flights are currently cheapest in March.

Direct flights from Panama City to St Maarten

Panama City to St Maarten: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Panama City to Philipsburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than St Maarten.

Panama City to Philipsburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,356
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time3 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from Panama City to St Maarten: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Panama City to St Maarten is RM1,356. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City to St Maarten.
Copa flies direct from Panama City to St Maarten.
As of February 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Panama City to St Maarten.
The cheapest month to fly from Panama City to St Maarten is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Panama City to St Maarten Airport on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to St Maarten but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Philipsburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to St Maarten is Copa .

Travelling from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): What you need to know

  • The average length of a direct Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Philipsburg is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Panama City. Princess Juliana International Airport is located in Philipsburg.

  • You can pick from 3 direct services every week between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). This is the most popular route, with Copa Airlines offering a 7:13am departure from PTY to SXM.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Panama City to SXM. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Panama City

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • You can find a direct flight from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

  • Copa Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport jetting out of PTY.

  • Copa Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from PTY to SXM.

  • Copa Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 92.86% of services landing on schedule.

  • Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Tocumen International Airport:

  • 86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PTY.

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to SXM flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:

Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)

  • If you're travelling to BLB from the centre of Panama City, it'll take you about 20 minutes to arrive by car. The drive is roughly 16 kilometres.

  • Make catching an early Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:

  • BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.

About Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)

How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)

  • At the moment, RM1,021 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,356. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Panama City to SXM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport ticket.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Panama City to SXM.

  • Save on your flight from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Philipsburg based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in a Panama City to SXM plane ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Philipsburg to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport in February when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Philipsburg

  • Start your Philipsburg trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Princess Juliana International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Great Bay Beach, Private Yacht Charter N.V. and Wander Route Coastal Trail are popular attractions which should feature on any good Philipsburg itinerary.

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